Research and Development (R&D) Manager of Thermoforming

Job Description:Job Description MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The R&D Manager of Thermoforming is the principal leader of all new product development and cost savings initiatives in the department. In order to successfully implement process controls across a 24/7 production facility, you must train technicians in each shift who can ensure the process parameters and quality of the product follows the Hofmann Standard. Duties and responsibilities: - Develop and optimize the thermoforming process for new and existing Hofmann products; - Design new molds and tooling for new and existing products; - Design and implement a plan to increase efficiency for thermoforming machines; - Design and lead cost savings initiatives for existing Hofmann thermoforming products; - Oversee the training and development of technicians to operate thermoforming machines. LANGUAGE OF WORK: English WAGE: CAD 115,000 to CAD 130,000 per annum based on a 40 hour work week. Eligibility for annual salary review based on company’s performance and performance based bonus. BENEFITS:Health & DentalExtended health care LOCATION(s) OF WORK: 51 Centennial Road, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3R1 EDUCATION: A Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline. EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Thermoforming Tooling and Plastics Processing; - Possesses strong mechanical knowledge of all plastic molding and thermoforming equipment and machinery; - Demonstrated knowledge and practical ability to change molds and inserts in a thermoforming machine; - Ability to optimize Thermoforming Process Parameters to produce semi rigid polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Plastics; - Ability to design and develop Production Quality Thermoforming molds and inserts for new polypropylene containers; - Comprehension of the injection molding process. CONTACT US: please apply at info@hofmannplastics.com

Job ID: 25220221
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E. Hofmann Plastics